Events
Qualities that make good leaders
What's the one thing you must have to be a leader? Is it commitment, competency or compassion? How about confidence or courage? Those are all good traits of leaders, but one can't be a leader without a follower. That was… Keep Reading
The latest on highway funding, WOTUS and more
Hal Williford, president of Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. and chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) offered an update on areas of interest to the association at the recent Young Leaders Meeting in Austin, Texas. Highway… Keep Reading
Cone crusher utilizes Symons principle
In booth 2214 at AGG1, McLanahan Corp. discussed its new cone crusher, which operates on the Symons principle, and is designed to provide a balance of high performance and long service life. Called the MSP (McLanahan Symons Principle), the new… Keep Reading
Best practices: Getting the quarry involved on social media
For almost a year, a Lehigh Hanson quarry near New Windsor, Md., has been working to build a 4.5-mile overland belt conveyor to connect a new quarry and its cement plant to transport limestone between the two facilities. Although the project… Keep Reading
Principles to transition a quarry business to its next generation
Family-run businesses seldom make it beyond the third generation of owners. According to Bill Carpenter, Rogers Group's director of human resources, only about 30 percent of family-run businesses make it to second-generation ownership. That number diminishes to 12 percent in the… Keep Reading
Live from 2016 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo
The Pit & Quarry staff is reporting live from AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., March 22-24, 2016. Stay tuned for industry news, exhibitor listings, Nashville tourism information and more. PRE-SHOW/SCHEDULES AGG1 Preview: Before you go to the… Keep Reading
AGG1 Preview: Must-attend classes
The number of educational sessions at the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo jumped from 48 sessions last year to 53 sessions for the 2016 show. Catherine Whalen, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) director of education, helped decide… Keep Reading
AGG1 2016: Around Nashville: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, at the cornerstone of Honky Tonk Highway, is a refurbished bar and restaurant where guests can listen to talented singers and songwriters. According to USA Today, Tootsie’s “has been a proving ground for future country stars for… Keep Reading
AGG1 2016: Around Nashville: Tavern Midtown
Tavern features a wide food and drink selection at the heart of town on Broadway. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at this bar and restaurant, which is a local foodie favorite, according to visitmusiccity.com. Tavern also offers an… Keep Reading
